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Let’s Create a 3 Page Magazine Spread in InDesign

Hello designer! This in-depth tutorial is minimally edited so you can follow along with my entire workflow for a 3 page magazine spread with a full page ad. This includes goofs we are bound to hit along the way because not everything works the way you expect when you are designing!

Enjoy bonus nuggets of info as I make decisions on color, layout and complimentary design elements.

YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO DESIGN A MAGAZINE SPREAD AND:

How to setup a 3 page magazine spread with an additional full page ad

How to make decisions based on the images available

How to flow text from one page to another

How to size an image across spreads

How to pick up color inspiration from your images

How to setup a simple magazine footer on a master page

How to format a two-column text box

How to style a block-quote

How to design a full page ad on the fly

How to creatively crop and place images

How to create a gradient fade on light images to place text on top

Looking for more magazine layout tips? Dive into these in-depth tutorials.

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Hi! I’m Nicki and I’m the Owner/Creative Director of Multi-Designs, a design studio focusing on print, web and marketing services. I work with clients on a variety of design projects and also specialize in complete marketing campaigns for small businesses. I also share design tips and tutorials through Design Procademy's Design Like a Pro on Youtube and Envato's Tuts+.